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LR59 UEU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UEU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 97,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 97,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 77,016 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspect blow on manifold

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspect blow on manifold

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,342 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,802 miles

Both front coil springs are corroded

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup on the beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup on the beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres are cracking on the side walls and close to the legal limit

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Offside front tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,387 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,387 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ex back box corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin coroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,607 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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LR59 UEU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR59 UEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR59 UEU registered?

LR59 UEU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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